Physically bridging Europe and Asia and being above Africa, Turkey is a secular country that has historically pursued a Western-oriented foreign policy. To this end, Turkey uses its global diplomatic network—the third most extensive—of 252 diplomatic and consular missions.
Turkey has no official national emblem, but the crescent and star design from the national flag is in use on Turkish passports, Turkish identity cards and at the diplomatic missions of Turkey.
The Embassy of Turkey in North Nicosia is the sole embassy in Northern Cyprus as the rest of the international community locate their embassies to the Cyprus island in the Republic of Cyprus. The island is divided between four sides; the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to the north, the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus to the south, the United Nations buffer zone separating the two, and the British overseas territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognised by Turkey, therefore its embassy is in the capital North Nicosia. Turkey does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus. The incumbent ambassador is Metin Feyzioğlu since 28 November 2022.
Chile–Turkey relations are foreign relations between Chile and Turkey. Chile was the first country in Latin America which recognized Turkey with the Friendship Treaty, on January 30, 1926. In Santiago, there can be found the Turkish Republic Square, Atatürk College and Atatürk monument.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Republic of Turkey. The Ministry is responsible for Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad as well as providing support for Turkish citizens and promoting Turkish culture. The ministry implements Turkish foreign policy in accordance with the country's national interests. Established on 2 May 1920, its primary duties are administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations. The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad. As of 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hakan Fidan, who has held the position since 3 June 2023.
Relations between Italy and Turkey date back centuries in the form of various predecessor states. Both countries are members of NATO and the Union for the Mediterranean and have active diplomatic relations.
Abdulkadir Emin Önen is a Turkish politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Turkey to China.
Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Venezuela were established in 1950. Since the development of relations, they have had a great relationship. Turkey recognizes Maduro as the president of Venezuela instead of Guidó in the Venezuelan crisis.
Sıtkı Uğur Ziyal is a Turkish diplomat.
Djibouti–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between Djibouti and Turkey. Currently, Turkey has an embassy in Djibouti since 2013, while Djibouti has an embassy in Ankara since 2012.Turkey and Djibouti share a good relationship due to them having Islam as their major religion. Turkey has been interested in doing investments in Djibouti.
Eritrea–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Eritrea and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Asmara since 2013, while Eritrea does not have an embassy in Turkey but the Turkish embassy in Doha, Qatar, is accredited to Eritrea. Turkey was one of the first countries to recognize Eritrea in 1993 and both countries established diplomatic relations in the same year.
Niger–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Niger and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Niamey since January 2012 while Niger has an embassy in Ankara since October 2012 and consulates in Istanbul, Bursa and Antalya. 29 international treaties and agreements were signed between the 2 countries since 2012.
The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Beirut is Turkey's diplomatic mission to Lebanon. It was established in 1946. The embassy hosts several sub-division offices including the Military Attaché, Counsellor of Security Cooperation and Interior Affairs, Counsellor for Commercial Affairs.
The Embassy of Turkey in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Turkey to India. It is located in Chanakyapuri neighborhood of New Delhi.
The Embassy of Turkey in Buenos Aires is the official diplomatic representation of Turkey in Argentina. Located in the capital city of Buenos Aires, the embassy is responsible for promoting and protecting Turkey's political, economic, and cultural interests in Argentina, as well as fostering closer ties between the two countries. The embassy is staffed by diplomats and support staff who work to facilitate bilateral relations, provide consular services to Turkish citizens residing in Argentina, and promote Turkish culture and values in the local community. With its prime location in one of South America's most important cultural and economic centers, the Embassy of Turkey in Buenos Aires plays a crucial role in advancing Turkey's interests and strengthening ties between Turkey and the region.
The Embassy of Turkey in Kabul is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Turkey to resident in Kabul. Formally, the embassy and its staff are still accredited to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The ambassador meets with the unrecognized Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan officials and Taliban members as practically they are the current government of Afghanistan. In March 2022, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has expressed the intention to internationally recognise the Islamic Emirate. The current situation regarding Turkey recognising the Islamic Emirate is ambiguous.
Esin Çakıl is a Turkish diplomat currently serving as the ambassador of Turkey to Bahrain since March 15, 2021.
